I have just been through 2 weeks of install in a new theater where we have selected SCS as the cuing software of choice. I am happy to report that SCS 11.2.1 rc6 is up and running with 6 channels of audio and an HD EiKi projector.
We are running SCS on a Dell i7 Quad Core Desktop with 2 external Creative Labs XFI sound dongles (2 x 2 ch) and a high end GPU that can provide 4 video output ports of which we are using only 2 .... 1 for the computer monitor and 1 HDMI port for projector. Projector video is fed on twin CAT5 cables using an HDMI extender that is good for 60 m.
Audio is run with 2 channels fed to FOH speakers and 4 independent channels for special sound effects played through repositionable monitors around the stage. We can get the gunshots, phone rings, horses neighing and any other sound effect to occur wherever we place the monitors. Really adds dimensional space to the audio.
SCS is controlling 1920 x 1080 video seamlessly along with controlling a plethora of audio cues through the 6 ports. In addition, but un related, we also run our lighting console (D-Pro) on the same computer and link SCS to D-Pro through Loopbe MIDI interface. SCS cues the show and feeds MIDI commands to D_PRO that control our DMX universe of traditional incandescent lights as well as sophisticated intelligent lights. D-Pro is a powerful GUI based lighting console sold through Enttec.
Video cues occur exactly when commanded with smooth fades. Slide shows are spot on. Even when I intentionally overload the cues... Video and audio play perfect!
Theater opens in a few weeks and tech week for the first show starts next week. The crew is excited about the power and control that SCS brings to the table.
Kudos to the SCS team!
Regards,
Lightman
Great Results with 11.2.1 rc6
Re: Great Results with 11.2.1 rc6
Hi Lightman
Interested to read that you are running SCS and D-Pro on a single machine; is that for playback only? We have been using SCS for several years and are looking into replacing old dedicated lighting desk with a software DMX controller. I thought we would have to use a separate machine. D-Pro is on the short list.
We are a small amateur theatre group and would welcome the chance to try a system out without buying a new PC until it was proven.
Any additional information gratefully received.
BLT
Interested to read that you are running SCS and D-Pro on a single machine; is that for playback only? We have been using SCS for several years and are looking into replacing old dedicated lighting desk with a software DMX controller. I thought we would have to use a separate machine. D-Pro is on the short list.
We are a small amateur theatre group and would welcome the chance to try a system out without buying a new PC until it was proven.
Any additional information gratefully received.
BLT
Re: Great Results with 11.2.1 rc6
Sorry for late response....just saw this.
Yes, we run DPro and SCS on same computer (either win 8 or win 7 machine on either laptop or Dell desktop...i7 quad core, with NVIDIA GEForce video cards).
I have SCS fire MIDI cues to DPro via loopbe (MIDI interface utility...free online). Or some techs use SCS for just audio and video...while manually cuing DPro with mouse. We use DMXIS dongles (Enttec).
Computer handles both programs without clobbering each other.
Regards,
Lightman
Yes, we run DPro and SCS on same computer (either win 8 or win 7 machine on either laptop or Dell desktop...i7 quad core, with NVIDIA GEForce video cards).
I have SCS fire MIDI cues to DPro via loopbe (MIDI interface utility...free online). Or some techs use SCS for just audio and video...while manually cuing DPro with mouse. We use DMXIS dongles (Enttec).
Computer handles both programs without clobbering each other.
Regards,
Lightman